Summary of official recommendations and correspondence concerning the formation of volunteer militias for the defense of the Parral region of Mexico [ca. 1779].

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Summary of official recommendations and correspondence concerning the formation of volunteer militias for the defense of the Parral region of Mexico [ca. 1779].

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Unsigned summary, probably from late 1778 or 1779, of recommendations and actions taken from April 15-December 3, 1778, concerning the formation of volunteer militias to patrol the Parral region against hostile Indians.

[8] leaves, bound ; 32 cm.

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